“Good luck”
Sarah Elena and Samuel Koch became parents
November 24, 2025 – 19:25Reading time: 2 minutes
There are already rumors circulating. Now what’s certain: Samuel and Sarah Elena Koch became parents. His first child will be born soon.
Samuel and Sarah Elena Koch have announced happy news. The two confirmed the rumors in the newspaper “Bild” that had been circulating last week: They will have children.
The 40-year-old actor said: “We are very excited and grateful for all the well wishes.” She added: “Last Thursday we were so overwhelmed when our little (ever-growing) secret was revealed.” The reason is, “Bild” has reported the news of the baby without confirmation from the couple.
Sarah Elena and Samuel Koch’s child is scheduled to be born this year, so his estimated birth date is shortly before Christmas. That’s why the 38-year-old stressed: “We now eagerly and expectantly turn to the upcoming serene Advent season.” However, both of them kept further details secret.
Samuel Koch has used a wheelchair since he joined “Wetten, dass…?” in December 2010 at the age of 23 years. suffered serious injury. He has been married to fellow actress Sarah Elena Timpe, whom he met through her guest role on the ARD telenovela “Sturm der Liebe”, since August 2016. The couple have lived in Munich since last year, where Koch was part of the Kammerspiele ensemble.
The couple have published two children’s books – and often talk about their desire to have children. “A child is indeed one of the most beautiful gifts ever, but it is still a miracle,” Sarah Elena Koch told RTL in April. He added: “So it’s not something you can just buy at Lidl.” He also explained: “If we still get this prize, we definitely won’t say no.” Now they can immediately welcome this gift into the world.
